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Flying a pet USA to Canada on Air Canada

Verified snapshot for corridor planning. Cabin/cargo numbers from our airline dataset (checked 2026-10-22). Destination summary cites CFIA.

Résumé d'entrée

CFIA personal accompanied pets: rabies certificate typically; commercial/rescue/unaccompanied dogs face different (stricter) rules — do not treat rescue handoffs as personal imports.

Air Canada

  • Frais cabine publiés: Cabin: within Canada and Canada/U.S.: CA/US $50-$60 one way · Cabin: international: CA/US $100-$120 one way · Baggage compartment: within Canada and Canada/U.S.: CA/US $105-$126 one way · Baggage compartment: international: CA/US $270-$324 one way
  • Cage cabine / sous le siège: Soft-sided only. Most mainline jets: 43 x 40 x 20 cm (17 x 16 x 8 in) L x W x H; Dash 8-400/E175/CRJ900: 55 x 40 x 27 cm; widebody Business Class: 41 x 21 x 28 cm
  • Poids: Baggage compartment: up to 45 kg (100 lb) pet + kennel; max 292 cm (115 in) linear
  • Soute / cargo: Yes, in the baggage compartment (hard-sided kennel) with seasonal and route embargoes; Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) for unaccompanied pets.
  • Note animal d'assistance: See Air Canada's accessibility services page for service or emotional support dogs.
  • Sources: Official airline page ↗ · verified 2026-10-22

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FAQ

Cabin vs cargo on Air Canada?

Use the dimensions and weight notes above, then confirm on the airline page. Soft-sided carriers often get more under-seat flex when the airline documents it.

Government paperwork for Canada?

CFIA personal accompanied pets: rabies certificate typically; commercial/rescue/unaccompanied dogs face different (stricter) rules — do not treat rescue handoffs as personal imports.

Military PCS or service dog?

See Military PCS and Veterans hub for DOT / CTA / JTR notes.

Les frais et dimensions proviennent des pages officielles vérifiées. Les règles changent — revérifiez avant de réserver. Pas un conseil juridique ou vétérinaire.

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